Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

Kelli Rose Sleigh (B.F.A. Musical Theatre, 2009) recently competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Central Florida Chapter Musical Theater Competition. Sleigh competed in the Advanced Musical Theater division, which required contestants to prepare six songs of varying styles and eras. Sleigh placed first in her division and performed in the Winner’s Recital […]

The UCF Flute Studio under the direction of Nora Lee Garcia, D.M.A. is proud to present the finalists who will compete at the Florida Flute Convention in January 2013. The Florida Flute Convention is hosted by the Florida Flute Association, a state-wide non-profit organization, and includes various concerts, competitions, scholarships, and exhibits from the flute […]

UCF Opera director, Thomas Potter, will practice what he preaches when he sings the title role in Puccini’s comic opera, GIANNI SCHICCHI with the Florida Opera Theatre – December 8 and 9, 2012. Joining Professor Potter on stage will be several UCF voice students (both current and recent graduates).  Potter says “It is a special honor to be able to perform […]

Alumni from the UCF Theatre Department are presenting a theatrical showcase on Wednesday, November 7 and Friday, November 9 at Shetler Studios in New York City. The event, which has been two years in the making, will feature fourteen theatre and film professionals who boast a wide range of style, type, and versatility. The event […]

On November 8-11, University of Central Florida’s Project Spotlight will be hosting its semi-annual One-Act Festival. This festival allows students the chance to produce, act in, and direct one-act plays. Project Spotlight is an organization completely governed and overseen by students. The One-Act Festival (OAF) gives those interested in participating in all facets of theatre, […]

Students enjoying “Music Monday” in the Student Union heard more than the familiar sounds of the Union’s piano, thanks to the Student Opera Club. About 15 members of the club surprised unsuspecting students with a flash mob, performing their rendition of “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici”, from the opera “La Traviata.” “The Student Opera Club has […]

Ayako Yonetani recently performed as a special soloist with the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra on October 14 at the Bob Carr Auditorium. The music director for the evening was Andrew Lane. Pieces played included works from Verdi, Saint-Saens, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more. Yonetani is also scheduled to play for a special event commemorating the Emperor of […]

Theatre UCF Alum Sidonie Smith (M.F.A. Musical Theatre) is one of the 14 finalists in composer-lyricist Scott Alan and Youtube sensation Michael Buckley’s “I’m A Star Contest”. The contest winner will record vocals for a brand-new song by Alan for his upcoming live album. The winner will also have the opportunity to perform the song, […]

Theatre students Michael Dritto and Samantha Salerno created a promotional video about Theatre UCF’s 2012-13 season. It premiered at an annual reception for theatre patrons and aired again for theatre students at an all-department assembly on the first day of fall classes. The video not only informs the public about the upcoming season but also […]

Amber Farish, an undergraduate student of UCF’s Voice program, has been awarded a $2000 Scholarship for the 2012/13 academic year by Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. The award, in honor of Phyllis Dobbins Holt, was awarded to only three students in the country. From SAI: “There were many outstanding applications for Undergraduate Scholarships, and we […]